Structural Design Engineer- Public Body

ROLE & PURPOSE:

·      To provide professional support to the Multi Annual Programmes (MAP) Section, Network Enhancements Department, for the design and management of projects.

·      Typical projects to include all Multi Annual Programmes projects including but not limited to the Accessibility Programme. 

·      Assist the Programme Manager, MAP, and Senior Structural Engineers & Project Managers within the Projects working in that Section, with the delivery of departmental projects to authorised budget, time, quality and scope targets by:

·      Providing technical services to internal colleagues, external design teams, resident engineering team, and contractors/suppliers, etc.

·      Effective utilisation of, and collaboration with, in-house and external resources.

·      To provide advice to your line manager and colleagues to assist with the implementation of all relevant measures required by applicable industry standards, regulations and legislation.

·      Assist in Implementation of company and Capital Investment Division Standards.

·      To provide professional support in terms of management of projects undertaken by the Assistant Director, Network Enhancements.

Key Qualities:

Essential

·      A third level 8 qualification in Civil or Structural Engineering,

·      Membership of Engineers Ireland or equivalent professional governing body,

·      A minimum of 5 years’ post qualification experience working in a Civil and/or Structural Engineering Design office,

·      Chartered engineer- desirable

·      A strong working knowledge of LUAS, Tekla TEEDS, SLOPE, WALLAP or similar design software,

·      A good working knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD, Autodesk Civils 3D and similar design aid tools,

·      Working under a BIM system,

·      An excellent working knowledge of current Civil and Structural Engineering design standards, the Eurocodes, TII Standards and Health & Safety Regulations,

·      Strong understanding of Health & Safety issues in a construction/rail environment.

·      Availability to work occasional weekend and/or night shifts

·      Experience in the preparation and delivery of technical information, including reports, drawings, specifications, bills of quantities, etc. for Civil/Structural Engineering projects,

·      Experience in construction site safety, quality and production audits,

·      Experience in maintaining an information management system,

·      Demonstrable understanding of good Project Management Procedures,

·      Competency in Health & Safety within a rail/construction environment (both HSA & CRR)

Competencies:

·      Demonstrated experience of holding responsibility for delivery of drawings, documentation, etc.

·      Demonstrated experience of holding responsibility for managing contracts on site

·      Excellent Interpersonal skills/ communications skills

·      Commercial awareness

·      Planning & Organisational skills.

General Management Responsibilities:

General:

·      Assist in the continuous improvement of Network Enhancements systems and processes

·      Keep abreast of the latest company and industry standards

·      Assist in the preparation of project plans for all projects managed by, or supported by, the MAP Section of Network Enhancements

Safety:

·      Comply with the general duties of Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005.

·      Comply with Company Safety Statement

·      Undertake audits, as required by the Programme Manager, MAP, to ensure robust safety management systems and emergency arrangements are in place.

·      Identify the key risk areas under your control and ensure that staff, contractors, consultants and external agencies comply with relevant company policies, standards and procedures

Specific Responsibilities:

General:

The range of duties include but are not limited to:

·      To Assist in the continuous improvement of Structural Design Office’s systems and processes

·      To project manage sub-projects within major projects undertaken by the business Unit

·      The principal role is in relation to bridge structures: to carry out structural assessments and prepare technical reportsto prepare outline and detailed structural designs for the refurbishment of existing buildings and structures,

·      To prepare outline and detailed designs for new bridges, including foot bridges,

·      To instruct technicians on the preparation of technical civil/structural engineering drawings, including checking and marking up,

·      Preparation and upkeep of civil/structural engineering design specifications,

·      To review and check designs prepared by other engineers, including third parties

·      To monitor on site construction, safety, quality and production

The secondary role is in relation to structures:

·      To carry out structural assessments and prepare technical reports,

·      To review outline and detailed structural designs prepared by others,

·      To review/check drawings prepared by technicians,

·      To review and check designs prepared by other engineers, including third parties

If you are interested in, please send your updated CV to [email protected]